Sponsored by Sen. Sylvia Allen and the Committee on Border Security, Federalism, and State Sovereignty, SB1182 (titled the “Liberty Preservation Act”) states that “this state and any agency of this state shall not provide material support or participate in any way with the implementation of sections 1021 and 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 (NDAA), Public Law 1112-81, against any citizen of the United States.” The legislation finds that detainment of American citizens authorized by the NDAA is a direct violation of numerous individual rights recognized in the U.S. Constitution, and any official found in violation of the Liberty Preservation Act is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.

Sponsored by Sens. Sylvia Allen Steve Smith, SB1083 establishes the creation of an Arizona State Guard to protect Arizona Citizens’ lives and property. The Arizona State Guard exists as part of the militia under Article XVI, Section 2, Constitution of Arizona and a defense force under 32 United States Code Section 109. The mission of the ASG includes “supporting Arizona in securing the international border with the United States of Mexico, augmenting the National Guard, and supporting county and municipal leaders in combating international criminal activity.”

Sponsored by Sen. Sylvia Allen and Rep. Crandell, and requiring no additional approval by the U.S. Congress, SB1078 authorizes the State of Arizona to enter an “Interstate Health Care Freedom Compact” to enforce state law against the federal health care mandate. Any attempt by a governmental official to compel persons, employers, or health care providers to participate in any health care system against their will is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Eligible party states of the compact include states with “health care freedom” laws. Under the compact, party states agree to cooperate together in the criminal prosecution of anyone who violates the health care freedom laws of any party state.